WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Operate and maintain sewage treatment facility equipment and processes in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.
• In accordance with Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, the incumbent operates and maintains potable water treatment facility and distribution system.
• Provide for all phases of treatment of wastewater.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform common duties which include operating and maintaining sewage treatment facility equipment and processes. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT Considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, etc. Light/moderate effort is required to turn valves and controls. The incumbent frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and heavier weights with assistance from other workers or lifting devices. WORKING CONDITIONS The incumbent performs Wastewater Plant and Water Treatment duties both indoors and outdoors and are, therefore, subject to prevailing weather conditions. This position is exposed to constant noise, rotating machinery, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in the work area; subject to cuts/abrasions from the use of tools and equipment as well as chemical burns. The incumbent may also work on catwalks and ladders, and is required to follow prescribed safety practices and to wear appropriate safety equipment, e.g., gloves, protective clothing, etc. Subject position is exposed to chemicals and compounds some of which may be hazardous.